Time for a Change
How many times a day do you think to yourself, “I just I had more time!” We all know we only have the time we’ve been given on this earth to do with what we will, and yet we spend most of our time wishing it were otherwise. We need to learn to think … Read More »
Extend Trust
Of all my mentors, one who springs to mind in surprising moments is Stephen M.R. Covey, the author of the bestselling book The Speed of Trust. Stephen believes that trust is the underlying foundation of every relationship, including the relationship you … Read More »
The 5 Ds
Do you have a stack? You know the one. The stack of files waiting for your attention. The stack of messages. The stack of emails in your inbox. How will you ever get through them you wonder? Never fear – You now have a solution. Allow me to introduce … Read More »
Where is the Secret of Happiness Hidden?
There’s an ancient Hindu story about the gods arguing over where they should keep the secret of happiness. Afraid that humans didn’t deserve or couldn’t handle this secret, they debated where to hide it. At first they considered putting at the top of a … Read More »
Let Them Hit You
When you go looking for feedback, do you get feedback from the people who will give you the bad news? Go ahead. Let them hit you. Don’t worry – it’s not as bad as you think. Actually, one of the smartest things we can do is to ask for feedback from the … Read More »
Beliefs of a Leader
Your beliefs are a powerful driving force that can work for you or against you. Some beliefs empower you, while others limit you. By becoming aware of your beliefs, you can keep the ones that serve you, weed out the ones that don’t, and choose the ones that … Read More »
A 360-Degree View of You
When was the last time you looked in the mirror? What were you hoping to see? Did the mirror show you how you’re showing up as a leader? As a mother or father? As a role model? The mirror is a good metaphor for what we need as leaders to understand how … Read More »
Your Leadership DNA
You are hardwired with certain characteristics that make you you – distinctly, irreplaceably, inimitably you. The way you live, the way you learn, the way you lead – all of these are guided by the gifts you were given at birth and the ones you have … Read More »
Get Off Crack
Are you an addict? Let’s find out. Check the statements below - which apply to you? I answer my phone in the middle of a conversation. I can be reached by phone, text or email 24/7. I’ve been known to check my PDA in movies, at the dinner table, or in … Read More »
Moving from Chaos to Control
It’s 3:00 in the afternoon. You’re standing in the middle of your office. Hands on your hips, you deliberate about what to do now. Do you sit down and sling out a rash of emails? Do you return a few phone calls? Or do you close your door and somehow try to … Read More »
